Director – Advocacy & External Affairs

The Director of Advocacy & External Affairs leads Mental Health Partnerships’ strategic efforts to shape and amplify the organization’s voice, presence, and impact across public, media, and governmental arenas. This role is responsible for setting and executing a cohesive strategy across advocacy, government relations, and public relations to advance MHP’s mission and policy priorities. The Director will serve as a visible and influential leader, representing MHP at all levels—locally, regionally, and nationally—by building strong relationships with elected officials, policymakers, the media, grassroots partners, and the broader public. Through legislative engagement, media relations, storytelling, and cross-sector collaboration, the Director will elevate MHP’s role as a leader in community-based, peer-driven mental health services, training, and advocacy. This position also oversees internal and external high-level messaging, guides participant-led advocacy initiatives in collaboration with the Senior Program Manager, and supports organizational fundraising and marketing goals.